When living in another country, understanding differences in culture can be one of the biggest concerns people have. Getting along harmoniously with local nationals might seem intimidating and the language barrier makes it even more so. However, getting together with the community to lend a helping...

Soldiers of the 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers of the 51st Signal Communication Battalion gathered to participate in joint signal communications training at Base 51, here on Dec. 16.The joint signal communications training was designed to...

Taiwan on Tuesday launched its largest ever missile ship Tuesday as the island strives to modernize its armed forces in response to a perceived threat from China.The 500-ton corvette named "Tuo Chiang" — Tuo River — is the first of its kind ever produced by Taiwan and was touted by defense minister...

Sailors aboard the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USSStethem (DDG 63) participated in the Ship Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW)Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) exercise, Dec. 8-12.Stethem was joined by guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and aVirginia-class submarine...

Marines dived in to the face the challenges of Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course, which concluded Dec. 19, 2014 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s pool.Those who passed the 15-day course earned both Marine Corps and civilian certifications for water rescues. A total of 18 Marines trained...